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Allegri not taking risks on Vidal and Pogba

Juventus head into Monday's table-topping match at Roma facing the prospect of being without Arturo Vidal and Paul Pogba.

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Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri will take no risks over
injury doubts Paul Pogba and Arturo Vidal in Monday's
top-of-the-table Serie A clash against Roma.

Vidal has been contending with groin and back issues, while the
fitness of Pogba (thigh) is also a concern with both players set to
be assessed on Sunday.

Allegri is hopeful both players can feature at Rome's Stadio
Olimpico, but will not take a chance on their availability despite
the importance of the game.

"They are doing fairly well and I'll evaluate them in today's
training session," Allegri said.

"If they are in good shape, then they will play, otherwise we
have those who can replace them. There is Claudio Marchisio,
Stefano Sturaro, Simone Padoin and Roberto Pereyra.

"We could even decide to play with only two midfielders. This is
only one game and I don't want to risk losing someone for a month.
We've already lost [Andrea] Pirlo, it would be stupid to risk
another.

"My tactical decisions will also be based on who is at my
disposal. Until I know that, I can't pick an approach."

Juve take a nine-point lead to the capital and another victory
would leave the Turin club well on the way to defending their Serie
A crown.

But Allegri insists that the destination of the title will not
be decided in Monday's game.

"We have a nine-point advantage, but there are many games to
go," he added.